BELLADONNA: Belladonna Series (Book 1) by Adalyn Grace

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From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth, Adalyn Grace delivers a captivating YA fantasy filled with romance, Gothic charm, and dark intrigue.

Nineteen-year-old Signa has been orphaned since birth, passed between guardians who care more for her fortune than her well-being—each of whom meets a mysterious and untimely death. Her last remaining relatives, the Hawthornes, live at Thorn Grove, a grand yet ominous estate. As Signa arrives, she discovers the family’s dark secrets: the patriarch drowns his sorrows in lavish parties, his son fights to restore the family’s fading reputation, and his daughter battles a mysterious illness. When the ghost of their late mother appears, claiming she was poisoned, Signa realizes that the danger surrounding her new family is greater than she thought.

To solve the mystery, Signa forms an unlikely alliance with Death himself, a dangerous figure who has always haunted her life. As their connection deepens, she discovers that her bond with Death may hold the key to uncovering the truth—and unlocking a power she never knew she possessed.